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Utility Room with a Double-bowl Sink and Medium Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Contemporary Acreage Home
Contemporary Acreage Home
AG Woodcrafting Inc.AG Woodcrafting Inc.
Tall cabinets provide a place for laundry baskets while abet laminate cabinetry gives ample storage for other household goods
Medium sized contemporary separated utility room in Edmonton with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and yellow worktops.
Orange Laundry
Orange Laundry
Lazarou JoineryLazarou Joinery
Hot water service is concealed inside a walk in cupboard to the right of external door making for a very tidy room. Photo by Brent Young Photography
Photo of a small contemporary galley separated utility room in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, medium hardwood flooring and grey walls.
Excelsior Lakeshore Living
Excelsior Lakeshore Living
AMEK Custom BuildersAMEK Custom Builders
Function and good looks colorfully blend together in the combination laundry room/mudroom and the nearby pantry. Open shelving allows for quick access while pocket doors can easily close off the spaces before guests arrive. The laundry room/mudroom has a side entrance door for letting the dog out (and back in) and for handy access to an utility sink when needed after doing outdoor chores.
Extension to an Edwardian house in Bristol
Extension to an Edwardian house in Bristol
DHV ArchitectsDHV Architects
Will Goddard
Photo of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Victorian (Contemporary Style) Extension
Victorian (Contemporary Style) Extension
Sally Feeney Interior Design Pty LtdSally Feeney Interior Design Pty Ltd
Spacious family laundry
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, laminate countertops, blue splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
Modern Toronto Home Renovation
Modern Toronto Home Renovation
K. N. CrowderK. N. Crowder
This second floor laundry room makes this chore soooo much easier than hauling to the basement. Slide the doors closed and its easy to make that chore go away
Highfield House
Highfield House
Richstone Homes & RemodelingRichstone Homes & Remodeling
Laundry / Pantry storage room built in former originla kitchen space of second unit combined to make a large double apartment.
Inspiration for a medium sized modern galley utility room in Baltimore with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.
Kitchen, Butlers Pantry & Laundry Renovation
Kitchen, Butlers Pantry & Laundry Renovation
UserUser
Loads of storage in this hidden laundry room
Medium sized classic l-shaped utility room in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Creekside Custom Home
Creekside Custom Home
Alair Homes NanaimoAlair Homes Nanaimo
The finishes throughout the laundry room are high end but rustic, including Alder cabinetry, granite countertops, oil-rubbed bronze hardware, double bowl sink, and hickory hardwood flooring. Artez photography
Complete Remodel Transforms Entire Home
Complete Remodel Transforms Entire Home
Red House RemodelingRed House Remodeling
Some people remodel their kitchen, some remodel their master bath and some people do both and then some. These homeowners were ready to invest heavily in their home with a complete home remodel including kitchen, family room, powder room, laundry room, stairs, master bath and all flooring and mill work on the second floor plus many window replacements. While such an extensive remodel is more budget intense, it also gives the home a fresh, updated look at once. Enjoy this complete home transformation! Photos by Jake Boyd Photo
Making the Most of a 2nd Home Condo Kitchen
Making the Most of a 2nd Home Condo Kitchen
Saltwater Kitchen & Bath StudioSaltwater Kitchen & Bath Studio
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped utility room in Jacksonville with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, blue splashback, glass tiled splashback and medium hardwood flooring.
Finchley Road
Finchley Road
Finch LondonFinch London
Photo of a large traditional l-shaped utility room in London with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops and medium hardwood flooring.
Making the Most of a 2nd Home Condo Kitchen
Making the Most of a 2nd Home Condo Kitchen
Saltwater Kitchen & Bath StudioSaltwater Kitchen & Bath Studio
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped utility room in Jacksonville with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, blue splashback, glass tiled splashback and medium hardwood flooring.
Kitchen/Dining/Snug with Statement Green Aga
Kitchen/Dining/Snug with Statement Green Aga
Mabel Fox DesignMabel Fox Design
For this project the key feature was the beautiful forest green Aga range oven. The Aga was part of the property when the client moved in, the oven was moved into the new extension where the kitchen was to be situated and the design process went from here. Initially, a low budget kitchen was designed around the Aga, a few years later we were called back in to design the gorgeous existing open plan kitchen/dining/snug room we see today. The deep green aga was complemented by a soft shade of pink on the walls, setting plaster by Farrow & Ball. This tide perfectly together with the existing limed oak floor. To emphasise the forest green of the aga, we added a matching deep green floor lamp and elegant velvet bar stools. From here we used a natural colour pallet so not to detract from the statement forest green pieces. We selected a classic shaker kitchen in Dove Grey by Howdens Kitchens, this continued through to the utility and cloakroom just off of the kitchen, with a handy ceiling mounted drying rack being fitted for ease of use. Finally a pale oak top table with pale grey painted legs was paired with the family’s existing white dining chairs to finish this kitchen/dining/living area.
AMAZING! Roswell Master Bath Transformation!
AMAZING! Roswell Master Bath Transformation!
Atlanta Curb AppealAtlanta Curb Appeal
Laundry Room in Upstairs with Folding Countertop
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary utility room in Atlanta with a double-bowl sink, wood worktops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and brown worktops.
Ninderry House
Ninderry House
Milestone Homes QLDMilestone Homes QLD
This custom split-level home was designed specifically for the sloping hillside block on which it resides. Functionality was essential for our clients who needed wheelchair access to the lower level and a spacious guest bathroom to accommodate. They also managed to save some money by taking care of the painting themselves! Photo credit: www.deasal.com.au
American Village Builders- Bridgeview Pointe Condo 2
American Village Builders- Bridgeview Pointe Condo 2
The Kitchen ShopThe Kitchen Shop
Inspiration for a medium sized classic l-shaped utility room in Grand Rapids with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets and medium hardwood flooring.
Reforma Lavadero
Reforma Lavadero
Gronn EstudioGronn Estudio
Photo of a medium sized single-wall separated utility room in Alicante-Costa Blanca with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, brown splashback, wood splashback, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and brown worktops.
Magnolia Open-plan Modern Shaker Kitchen with walk-in-pantry
Magnolia Open-plan Modern Shaker Kitchen with walk-in-pantry
Handmade Kitchen CoHandmade Kitchen Co
Inspiration for an expansive traditional galley utility room in Essex with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz worktops, brown splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and brown worktops.
Bamboo Kitchen
Bamboo Kitchen
Artisan CarpentryArtisan Carpentry
Bamboo ply and white lacquer kitchen with stainless steel benchtop.
Photo of a large modern galley utility room in Auckland with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel worktops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, medium hardwood flooring and grey worktops.

Utility Room with a Double-bowl Sink and Medium Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

A well designed utility room can rise to become one of our favourite rooms in the house, boasting the accolade of existing solely to make our lives easier. Few of us are fans of chores such as washing, cleaning and ironing, but with a high-spec, well put together utility design they could be a breeze. For this reason, it makes sense to design an utility room to be as functional as possible, the very model of “everything in its place”, with carefully thought out utility room storage. That, however, doesn’t have to mean it can’t look nice – even super-utilitarian appliances like a washing machine, tumble dryer, laundry basket and recycling bin can be dressed up by their surroundings and made to look great as part of your utility design.

What do I need in my utility room?

Most utility rooms tend to be a small room just off the kitchen or hallway, so you are likely to be working with a compact space. Your main priority will involve planning utility room storage around your white goods. A utility room is usually intended primarily as a laundry room, so it makes sense to first install your plumbed items: the sink, washing machine and, if you have one, tumble dryer. If you run short of space and can’t afford to have a separate washer and dryer, then consider an integrated washer-dryer for your utility design. Built-in storage is a great idea in utility rooms to make best use of the available space, and you might want to also consider built in ironing boards, clothes airers and retractable washing lines. These items tend to be a bit cumbersome and are forever getting in the way, so designing special utility room storage for them or fixing them to a wall so they are easily folded away is an excellent space-saver and well worth the implementation. Free standing items such as laundry baskets and clothes hampers can be tucked neatly under specially designed worktops, and a selection of stacking plastic storage boxes, tins or wicker baskets can be used to help keep the room clutter free.

How do I decorate my utility room?

Decorating an utility room is the ultimate exercise in form meeting functionality. As it’s a room that, alas, invariably people spend a great deal of time in, you will want keep the utility room a calm and clean space. Utility room storage is essential for keeping this area tidy; attractively painted shelves and cupboards can be used to stow away all the bottles and boxes used for laundry and cleaning, as well as appliances such as vacuum cleaners and irons. An attractive country style utility design can be achieved by hanging bright or patterned curtains in front of wall mounted shelves – it will perk up the room and keep clutter hidden away. Floors should be hard-wearing and easy to clean (just think of those dirty boots traipsing in through the back door!) – to this end, stone, tile, laminate or vinyl flooring will be the most low-maintenance and durable. All in all, bear in mind that just because this is primarily a practical space doesn’t mean it needs to be dull – you can inject personality into your utility design in your choices of colour and decorative accessories. Consider quirky signage, blackboards for scribbling down shopping lists, and decorative bottles and boxes for stowing away household bits and bobs.

Do I need a sink in my utility room?

Utility room sinks are designed for those jobs that don’t quite belong in the kitchen – hand washing, dirty boots, watering indoor plants – and typically have a more industrial aesthetic than kitchen sinks. In fact, the iconic butler sink’s originally designated purpose was, as you might imagine, a sink for the butler, who was responsible for washing precious glassware and other items that required special attention and soaking. In case you’ve ever wondered, this is why butler sinks are so deep – for that matter, the only difference between butler sinks and Belfast sinks is the overflow built in to Belfast sinks which don’t feature in butler sinks. If the rustic charm of ceramic sinks appeal to you but your utility room would benefit a less substantial piece, French farmhouse sinks may be the perfect option; cast in French clay to produce a more refined finish, farmhouse sinks can be a thinner, more elegant alternative to their robust counterparts. As well as offering practicality, ceramic sinks make a beautiful statement centrepiece – utility rooms with a country or shabby chic feel will find the perfect complement to rustic wooden units with a butler or farmhouse sink. Smaller sinks are perfectly adequate if your utility room doesn’t demand as much from you, if you do the odd bit of rinsing instead of regularly being elbow-deep in heavy-duty washing. Stainless steel sinks are a practical choice that can withstand the bashing they will get in an utility room set up. Composite sinks are available in granite and quartz variations, both boasting superior durability and damage resistance; to boot, their smooth clean finish lends itself to an ultramodern style utility room. If you’re still unsure on your utility design, take a look through the hundreds of photos for some utility room ideas from professional designers and other homeowners. You might find a design theme or some utility room storage ideas that will inspire you for your utility room makeover.
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